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PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PZZA - US6988131024 - Common Stock

38.98 USD
-1.24 (-3.08%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM
39.4 USD
+0.42 (+1.08%)
Pre-Market: 12/24/2025, 7:00:45 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

PZZA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PZZA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PZZA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PZZA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PZZA had a positive operating cash flow.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.23%, PZZA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PZZA (15.12%) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.10%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.41%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROIC 15.12%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

PZZA has a Profit Margin of 1.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PZZA outperforms 45.11% of its industry peers.
PZZA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.41%, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.62%, PZZA is doing worse than 78.20% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PZZA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.65. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PZZA has a better Altman-Z score (3.65) than 81.20% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 9.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 9.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PZZA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.68) than 61.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Altman-Z 3.65
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC7.97%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.87, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.11% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PZZA's Quick ratio of 0.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -34.35% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.64% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%

3.2 Future

PZZA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.87% yearly.
PZZA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-37.7%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.53%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.66, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
63.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.50, PZZA is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.93), we can say PZZA is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.66
Fwd PE 20.61
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

62.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
80.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.13
EV/EBITDA 10.46
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PZZA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.51%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.54. PZZA pays more dividend than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PZZA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.51%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

PZZA pays out 163.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.53%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (12/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

Premarket: 39.4 +0.42 (+1.08%)

38.98

-1.24 (-3.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners112.39%
Inst Owner Change0.71%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap1.28B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.91
Price Target50.04 (28.37%)
Short Float %11.2%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.51%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.73%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.57%
PT rev (1m)-5.32%
PT rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.66
Fwd PE 20.61
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 16.13
P/OCF 8.14
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.46
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY6.2%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY12.28%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE N/A
ROCE 19.69%
ROIC 15.12%
ROICexc 16.23%
ROICexgc 18.57%
OM 5.41%
PM (TTM) 1.79%
GM 26.62%
FCFM 3.8%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.68
Debt/EBITDA 3.94
Cap/Depr 98.38%
Cap/Sales 3.72%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.82%
Profit Quality 212.08%
Current Ratio 0.87
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 3.65
F-Score6
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
EPS Next Y-37.7%
EPS Next 2Y-10.09%
EPS Next 3Y-0.53%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year34.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-9.22%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-6.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PZZA.


What is the valuation status of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PZZA stock?

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 22.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.91.


How financially healthy is PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC?

The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 4 / 10.